Corporate Tax Manager

Gusto • Denver, CO;San Francisco, CA;New York, NY • 3d ago

Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs

Corporate tax is often treated as a back office function, but in SaaS it intersects directly with how subscription revenue is reported, how multi state sales tax obligations are managed, and how global expansion is structured. This Corporate Tax Manager remit spans compliance, ASC 740 provision work, audit coordination, and planning, which are recurring pressure points for software companies as they add entities, products, and customer geographies.

From a SaaS career perspective, the role builds durable fluency in the financial mechanics that sit behind ARR driven businesses. Managing provisions, researching evolving rules, and translating impacts for senior stakeholders develops a toolkit that remains relevant across private and public SaaS environments, especially where automation and AI enabled tax workflows are becoming part of the finance operating model.

This position tends to suit a tax leader who prefers end to end ownership and clear accountability, with comfort moving between technical detail and executive level summaries. It also fits someone who enjoys structured problem solving, partnering with auditors and advisors, and continuously updating practices as regulations and systems change in software first companies.

The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.

Job Description

About the Role:

The Corporate Tax Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Company's tax compliance and planning. This role involves managing tax provisions, preparing and reviewing tax returns, and ensuring adherence to all relevant tax laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of tax principles and a commitment to accuracy.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns, sales tax returns, and other tax filings.
Manage the quarterly and annual tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740.
Conduct tax research and analysis to ensure compliance with current tax laws and identify potential tax planning opportunities.
Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
Develop and implement domestic and international tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
Manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
Stay informed of changes in tax legislation and regulations and assess their impact on the Company.
Prepare executive summaries of tax reports and presentations for senior management.
Ensure accurate and timely payment of all tax obligations.
Explore and leverage AI tax solutions.

Here’s what we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting preferred.
CPA certification required.
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
Public accounting experience is a plus.
Excellent knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly and concisely to non-tax professionals.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Strong proficiency with tax software and ERP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with cross-functional and diversified teams.
Agility with technology and automation / AI.
Experience with Alteryx and PowerBI preferred

Our cash compensation amount for this role is between $113,190 - $139,601/year in Denver, between $137,020 - $168,991/year for New York and San Francisco. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate location, experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.